On Saturday, MPP David Piccini stopped in at the Brighton Dragon Boat Club’s location on
Bay Street to speak with club members about the importance of the $55,900 Resilient Communities Fund
grant that they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) in 2024.
The two-year long grant has been instrumental in helping the club purchase two new dragon boats and to
provide training and learning opportunities for its coaches and steerspersons.
“I’m proud to support the Brighton Dragon Boat Club, a community-driven organization that promotes
active living, teamwork, and a love for the outdoors,” said David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland–
Peterborough South. “This funding will help them continue their work—updating equipment, expanding
training, and making sure more people have the chance to get involved.”
Since its founding in 2007, the Brighton Dragon Boat Club has been a cornerstone of community
wellness.
With the OTF grant, the club has acquired two new dragon boats to replace aging ones,
purchased essential gear – including new personal flotation devices and paddles – as well as providing training and certification opportunities for coaches and steerspersons.
